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Russet potato vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Russet potato and Asparagus?

  • Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Asparagus is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Asparagus's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 33% more.
  • Russet potato has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Asparagus. While Russet potato has 0.354mg of Vitamin B6, Asparagus has only 0.091mg.

We used Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked and Asparagus, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +289%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7460%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1980%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~16mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +452.6%
Contains more OtherOther +132.8%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.05g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +69.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +75.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +212.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russet potato Asparagus
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Asparagus Opinion
Calories 97kcal 20kcal Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 2.2g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.12g Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 5.6mg Russet potato
Net carbs 19.14g 1.78g Russet potato
Carbs 21.44g 3.88g Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 24mg Asparagus
Potassium 550mg 202mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 2.14mg Asparagus
Sugar 1.08g 1.88g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.1g Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.189mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.35mg 0.54mg Asparagus
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 10IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.228mg 0.158mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.143mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.978mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.274mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.091mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 26µg 52µg Asparagus
Choline 15mg 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.04g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.05g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.027mg
Threonine 0.086mg 0.084mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.075mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.137mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.031mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.075mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.115mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 0.32g 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Asparagus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Russet potato
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients
  2. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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